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OSCA 264934Updated 2026-01-29
Ophthalmologist
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 253914OSCA 264934
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 201k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3870
Salary range: AUD 181k-AUD 221k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
34.2%
NSW
28.6%
VIC
18.3%
QLD
Education mix
60.9%
Post graduate
31.4%
bachelor degree
1.5%
year 12
Role overview
Eye Specialists provide diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures.
What you do
- • Read patient's history.
- • Examine patients and determine whether surgery is necessary.
- • Consults with anaesthetists about the operation and the patient's treatment.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (60.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Consults with anaesthetists about the operation and the patient's treatment.
- • Examine patients and determine whether surgery is necessary.
- • Gives instructions about preparing patients for operating theatres.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3870
Annual median: AUD 201k
Range: AUD 181k-AUD 221k